Pop a few bottles over at Forum 35's Uncorked. This week's event focuses on pinot noir wines and proceeds benefit the Bella Bowman Foundation and Forum 35. Tickets are $25 online or $30 at the door, and teams of one, two or three people are expected to bring three bottles of the same wine. More info on the event's Facebook page or through Forum 35's website.

The Baton Rouge Gallery's annual live art auction returns on Friday, Nov. 7. The event features more than 30 original works from regional artists, each of which is put up at auction starting at only $100, which makes the night one of the best -- and least expensive -- places to stock up on locally-created art. There's also a luxurious raffle, food, drinks and live music. Tickets are $40 for nonmembers and are available through www.batonrougegallery.org.

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LSU v. Alabama

LSU faces off against rival Alabama this Saturday, Nov. 8, in the Bayou Bengals' final home game of the season. Head down to campus to tailgate for one last hurrah before shutters get closed for the winter and fans retreat to bars and home TVs -- or hit the road -- for the final college football games of 2014.